Global Head of Enterprise Architecture

Company Overview

Pluxee is a global player in employee benefits and engagement operating in 31 countries. Pluxee delivers solutions across Meal & Food, Wellbeing, Lifestyle, Reward & Recognition, and Public Benefits. Powered by leading technology and more than 5,000 engaged team members, Pluxee acts as a trusted partner within a highly interconnected B2B2C ecosystem that includes more than 500,000 clients, 36 million consumers and 1.7 million merchants. For over 45 years, it has committed to creating a positive impact on stakeholders, driving business, supporting wellbeing at work, and protecting the planet.

Employment Details

Contract type: Permanent Regular.

Job Description

As the Global Head of Enterprise Architecture, you will guide the enterprise through transformation and optimization initiatives, managing the evolution of a diverse ecosystem of SaaS and in‑house solutions. You will define the Global Enterprise Architecture Strategy, align platform and application strategy with business objectives, and lead a team of Solution Architects across 30 countries.

Responsibilities

Define Enterprise Architecture Vision

• Develop and communicate a comprehensive enterprise architecture framework.
• Define target platform/application architecture, coordinate stakeholders, and select solutions that support company vision and strategic initiatives.
• Manage the application portfolio and related business capabilities.
• Build short‑term and mid‑term architecture plans with countries to adhere to the vision and support objectives.

Support Implementation of Strategic Transformation Projects

• Lead architecture framing to translate business needs into technical solutions and strategic initiatives; support RFP work when required.
• Define target architectures and oversee architectural aspects of initiatives.
• Ensure projects are executed efficiently and adhere to architectural standards.
• Build the decommissioning plan with stakeholders.

Ensure Cohesion Between Technical and Functional Parts

• Drive definition of business capabilities in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Bridge the gap between technical teams and business units, ensuring alignment of solutions.
• Facilitate integration across platforms and systems.

Driving Technology Innovation

• Evaluate emerging technologies and assess impact on operations.
• Promote adoption of new tools and methodologies to enhance productivity.

Establishing Architectural Governance

• Define and enforce organization‑wide architecture principles, standards, best practices, tools, policies, and governance.
• Ensure compliance with standards across all technology initiatives.

Facilitating Stakeholder Engagement

• Work with executive leadership to align strategies with business goals and provide insights for decision‑making.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders to understand needs and translate them into effective solutions.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to technical and non‑technical audiences.

Animate the Architecture Team

• Lead global and regional architecture teams and coordinate with country teams; chair the Architecture Council.
• Build, manage, and animate the community of Enterprise & Solution Architects.
• Implement governance to share the architecture vision across the organization.
• Foster a collaborative environment that encourages creativity, knowledge sharing, and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years experience in Enterprise Architecture or related technology roles.
• Proven track record leading architecture teams and managing large‑scale transformation projects.
• Proven experience with the Azure ecosystem.
• Familiarity with industry standards such as TOGAF, Zachman, or similar.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies and trends.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in bank, insurance, or payment services is a plus.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices is a plus.

Key Competencies

• Ability to work in a complex international, matrixed environment.
• Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinking to align architecture with business goals.
• Collaborative skills and stakeholder relationship building.
• Accountability and commitment to meeting objectives.
• Ability to explain technology in non‑technical terms.
• Promotes innovation and improvements.

Interview Process

• Video or in‑person interview with Joseph Boudara, VP Governance & IT.
• Video or in‑person interview with Saïd Layadi, VP Product Engineering.
• Video or in‑person interview with Gabriel Rotella, CTO.

Location

Preferred location(s) to be indicated.

Employee Value

1. Meaningful job: Help build sustainable, personalized employee benefit experiences and impact millions of lives.
2. Great culture: Work in a multicultural, fast‑paced, innovative environment that values wellbeing and work‑life balance.
3. Empowering environment: Embrace diversity and foster an inclusive workplace with equal learning opportunities.